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by wecsoger
Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Estate Sale, "The Executive Desk Chum", and a question
Replies: 7
Views: 1811

Re: Estate Sale, "The Executive Desk Chum", and a question

A product of eastern KY public schools, you probably heard the 'swoosh' as anything about radians went completely over my head. Let's see, from the internetz...one radian = 57.29 degrees... Interesting thought but not sure that's it. With the measuring lever all the way in, the 0 degrees is same as ...
by wecsoger
Sun Aug 16, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Estate Sale, "The Executive Desk Chum", and a question
Replies: 7
Views: 1811

Estate Sale, "The Executive Desk Chum", and a question

I am a sucker for an estate sale, although I do still feel a little vulture-ish. Found this neat little tool for $2 It can: open letters six inch ruler/90mM measure angles back side has 1/8" and 1/4" to foot scale drawing ruler table of fraction to decimal equiv. *in 64th's* 0 to 1inch How...
by wecsoger
Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AARP, any real advantages?
Replies: 22
Views: 4792

Re: AARP, any real advantages?

Gee, guys, don't hold back...(grin) Rough audience tonight. Initial research, not seeing anything good either. Don't travel much now, because, plague. We will later after I do retire and she gets kicked out of her job next year. (long story, company is closing her remote building) We're v. internet ...
by wecsoger
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AARP, any real advantages?
Replies: 22
Views: 4792

AARP, any real advantages?

(this will be a fun topic!) Ok, don't hit me with the anti-gun thing, I already know... With all the come-on letters I'm getting from them, are there any perks or extras that make them worth the $10-$12 a month? (other than the FREE insulated trunk organizer) Since I'm now officially 'chronically ad...
by wecsoger
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Different Lever gun...
Replies: 11
Views: 1838

Re: Different Lever gun...

Quick search, from The Firearm Blog

"While the aluminum receivers are made in the USA, the barrels are made in Turkey and exported by Huntgroup."

Which is not a bad thing, Turks are turning out some really good stuff.
by wecsoger
Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 7
Views: 1316

Re: Anthony Imperato, More than Just Hinting . . . .

Wow. And nice.

I've been wanting to buy a Henry.
by wecsoger
Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have a new S.D. tool
Replies: 10
Views: 1707

Re: I have a new S.D. tool

Adding, most of my use was knocking those stupid scam plastic signs off utility poles.
by wecsoger
Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I have a new S.D. tool
Replies: 10
Views: 1707

Re: I have a new S.D. tool

I *love* the extendible batons, and the Asp brand. Back when I wore the funny hat, carried the extended length 26" one. (I'm a knuckle dragger size) Sheriff's office serves a lot of papers, in a rural county there's a lot of farm dogs. Never had a problem with any of them. Usually snapping it o...
by wecsoger
Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 9
Views: 1806

Re: So, I'm Now A Victim of Identity Theft!

Do you have a credit freeze on Equifax, etc.? If you had, they should not have been able to generate that account. More, here: https://clark.com/credit/credit-freeze-and-thaw-guide/ Also Clark's suggestion on setting up an account with Credit Karma should be considered. DO NOT let these agencies sel...
by wecsoger
Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shingles Vaccine
Replies: 31
Views: 5593

Re: Shingles Vaccine

If you had the one injection shingles, that's the old one. Nowhere near as effective as the new one.

Please do your research, old one about 51% effective, new one 90%

I've had them both. Second one, was out of sorts for a bit, but nothing dramatic.
by wecsoger
Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restoration/Repair/Renewal in Progress -UPDATE 07/24
Replies: 25
Views: 3883

Re: Restoration/Repair/Renewal in Progress

Good for you bringing it back.

Seriously, it wasn't some really special collector's item before.

Clean it up, it fits my definition of a 'truck gun'.

I would consider cerrokoting it, or some similar finish - send it out or do it myself.

Awaiting more pictures.
by wecsoger
Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: iPhones....?
Replies: 12
Views: 1752

Re: iPhones....?

Transition may be easy for you, since you've already a foot in the apple world Longtime android (decades) but wife and I got a great deal from Verizon on some Xs's So far, no major issues. Stealing a quote, 'everything in the apple world is ridiculously easy, or impossible'. We have very few apps, b...
by wecsoger
Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bailing wire, twine, duct tape and now we have.....
Replies: 9
Views: 1761

Re: Bailing wire, twine, duct tape and now we have.....

JB Weld is awesome stuff, depending on what's needed for your application.

You left out zip ties.
by wecsoger
Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ohio plague numbers, an overview
Replies: 16
Views: 2680

Ohio plague numbers, an overview

We all know the initial projections, models, and SWAGS were completely wrong, at best (I'm being kind) We've had several months of this now and are accumulating rough numbers at least for projections and trending This info from the Ohio coronavirus website portal, so it may or may not follow what's ...
by wecsoger
Fri May 15, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A note on staying logged into the board...
Replies: 13
Views: 2454

Re: A note on staying logged into the board...

gcs, it probably is. but like I said, I'm too tired and burnt out right now on 'puter stuff to set up a proper test...I just want to browse and I really, really needs some range time. (grin) Short version for non-computer folk: http v. https, just think that "s" means security for your int...
by wecsoger
Fri May 15, 2020 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A note on staying logged into the board...
Replies: 13
Views: 2454

Re: A note on staying logged into the board...

Yes, did see that. At this point I've messed about on this issue enough, found something that works, and moved on. Got some other things screwed up with my home PC right now. Since I'm working from home in a technical support role I'm a bit tired of computer screens. (grin) Oh. You do get points for...
by wecsoger
Thu May 14, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A note on staying logged into the board...
Replies: 13
Views: 2454

A note on staying logged into the board...

Discovered this based on comment made by another member (apologies, can't find the name) Had my bookmark direct to General Discussion board, that's where I lurk the most. Its shortcut: http://www.levergunscommunity.org/viewforum.php?f=1 If you use that, before posting or anything you have to log in ...
by wecsoger
Sun May 10, 2020 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Look !!!
Replies: 69
Views: 9402

Re: New Look !!!

Buttons upper right corner for register, login, etc. are less than intuitive at first glance.

Now let's see if this version will remember me so I won't have to log in on every visit.
by wecsoger
Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best wishes for everyone, and my status
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Best wishes for everyone, and my status

I am truly blessed for now, lucky to be working at home since guv'nor shut everything down. I'm in southwest Ohio, heart of the 'buckeye triangle', equidistant from Cincy, Dayton, and Columbus in a mostly rural county. Right now Ohio numbers not too bad although I realize next two weeks will be ugly...
by wecsoger
Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having to log in every time you visit?
Replies: 53
Views: 7450

Re: Login site amnesia

I'm sorry, but 'clearing the cache/cookies" or 're-installing the browser' is just hopeful hand-waving. And that doesn't work. Interesting, I posted my previous comment at 730a this morning and I had to log-in to do. I checked the box to keep me logged in. Now, at 450p I came back to this threa...
by wecsoger
Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Having to log in every time you visit?
Replies: 53
Views: 7450

Re: Login site amnesia

I'm inline with trapper45, this site is...odd for not maintaining the log in. Yes, I know the old fall-back advice of 'delete your cookies', that ain't it. For reference I'm windows 10, latest firefox, extensions 'https everywhere' turned on, but my adblock and ghostery is turned /off/ for this site...
by wecsoger
Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fauci's best guess
Replies: 10
Views: 2238

Re: Fauci's best guess

It's a combination of our so-called 'news' media and current politics. Trump is in office, he's responsible for this whole mess, orange man bad, and he should go away.
by wecsoger
Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fauci's best guess
Replies: 10
Views: 2238

Re: Fauci's best guess

My $00,000.02 worth is a number of folks, while not admitting it will be happy for those kind of numbers.

A good chunk of those will be homeless, drug-addled, mental illness issues, poor, and the like.

Once the big city hospitals start getting overwhelmed, you know who will be triaged out first.
by wecsoger
Sun Mar 15, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Positive comments about Buck Knives
Replies: 19
Views: 2586

Re: Positive comments about Buck Knives

That's interesting, but Waxahachie is a 15 hour drive for me right now. Would like an excuse to back to TX though. Yes, Camillus had the orange handled switchblades, automatic opener on the main straight blade and a 'hook' blade. I'm told they were intended for paratroop use, although for cutting li...
by wecsoger
Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Positive comments about Buck Knives
Replies: 19
Views: 2586

Positive comments about Buck Knives

Short version : was searching internet for a particular Buck knife. Nowhere available. Emailed their customer service. Couple days later, got a reply, 'yes, we have one for you, call this number'. I did, and the agent said,'oh, she said you would call, she's got the knife set out for you'. Wow. Made...
by wecsoger
Wed Feb 12, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knife Guys a ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2112

Re: Knife Guys a ?

Smoky Mt Knife Works, Condor blade blank https://www.smkw.com/condor-kephart-blade-blank 1075, not a mystery steel like some of the other folks, not 3/16" but close at .125. ...and just as I pulled it up, it's out of stock in the catalog. I'll be there next week, was wanting to buy a couple for...
by wecsoger
Sun Feb 09, 2020 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Salute to President Trump
Replies: 26
Views: 2957

Re: Salute to President Trump

All of the little call-outs DJT had in his speech was an unspoken message of, "see what I'm doing and you dems are not".

And he made the dems attend an awards ceremony for Rush. How funny is that?
by wecsoger
Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Corona Virus
Replies: 20
Views: 2445

Re: Corona Virus

Per those numbers (and I trust the Chinese numbers not a bit), that's a mortality rate of 2% I'll bet paychecks or social security checks that majority of victims had compromised immune systems, were elderly, or had other medical issues It's still a bad number, but not the "zombies shambling th...
by wecsoger
Wed Jan 29, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I really dislike striker-fired handguns....
Replies: 21
Views: 3425

Re: I really dislike striker-fired handguns....

Technically a Glock is not a true striker-fired semi-auto, but I've tired of arguing the difference. More to this particular story than what's being told. It is possible in theory for a Glock to fire without pulling the trigger. It's in the same category as me running a six minute mile (green suit d...
by wecsoger
Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weather apps that are fast and concise?
Replies: 14
Views: 1516

Re: Weather apps that are fast and concise?

I've got a weblink, not an app to the weather underground site

Very much dislike apps, most are too nosy

Running FF and an adblocker on my cell (android), works well with the WU site
by wecsoger
Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HENRY Model X
Replies: 33
Views: 5063

Re: HENRY Model X

I'd have to see the street price, but I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Hardest decision I'd have to make would be in .357 or .44 mag

(probably in .357, would be easier to get a can for it)
by wecsoger
Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery .....
Replies: 10
Views: 2107

Re: If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery .....

Polymer frame, striker fired handguns are like weeds in the garden now, they are *everywhere* Gaston brought together a good idea and made it work. Not pretty, but functional Carried onw for for a number of years in an official capacity. I won't say a Glock is totally cop or idiot proof (sometimes t...
by wecsoger
Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They really are out there ...
Replies: 23
Views: 3043

Re: They really are out there ...

Just for sake of discussion, aircrew saw _something_ not within their usual catalog of observables.

There is a looooong list of possibles here, and a long way before we get to oversized tic-tacs piloted by LGM's. (little green men)
by wecsoger
Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They really are out there ...
Replies: 23
Views: 3043

Re: They really are out there ...

Tic Tacs?
That was a descriptive term one of the aircrew used to describe the objects he was seeing
by wecsoger
Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Got The Woodsman's Pal
Replies: 22
Views: 3475

Re: I Got The Woodsman's Pal

Thanks for the pictures I've got one like the top one, just a bit younger, bought it in 2013 So that's way before Pro Tool started falling apart As far as the second one, I'm torn Would really like to see handle fixed and restored, but there's history there and it might be worth more that way to a c...
by wecsoger
Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Got The Woodsman's Pal
Replies: 22
Views: 3475

Re: I Got The Woodsman's Pal

Interesting background to this I just found out Group had the trademark, licensed it out to another company to manufacture Other company started fine, then got sloppy, then went out of business in 2018 Looks like they've started production again, but at a higher price point More info at their websit...
by wecsoger
Mon Dec 23, 2019 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The muddled 38
Replies: 25
Views: 4156

Re: The muddled 38

Good article on using wadcutters, here:

https://revolverguy.com/wadcutters-for-self-defense/

also if you do a search on '38 special wadcutter self defense' you'll get links to a lot of very interesting reference material.
by wecsoger
Sat Dec 21, 2019 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newer PC, need some help
Replies: 13
Views: 1316

Re: Newer PC, need some help

This site software has always been a royal PITA for staying logged in for me. I use FF, always check the box, and more often than not I'm not logged in when I visit again, doesn't matter if it's next week or next day. Poor old Wind (remember him?) had issues with the board logging him out *mid-sessi...
by wecsoger
Mon Dec 16, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Space Gun Cometh.
Replies: 21
Views: 2585

Re: The Space Gun Cometh.

I've got the RDB. would have got the RFB but i've already got the FAL
by wecsoger
Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DEAL ALERT: Walmart is Clearing Out Handgun and Rifle Ammunition
Replies: 8
Views: 1016

Re: DEAL ALERT: Walmart is Clearing Out Handgun and Rifle Ammunition

Just checked my local wally world (southwest OH) and ammo case was emptied. .22LR, .22mag, rifle ammo, etc., still there, anything handgun related or .223/5.56 gone. (forgot to look for .308) chatted with guy at counter, said he thought W. was going back to 'hunting' only marketing. they had redone ...
by wecsoger
Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jerry Miculek tours the CMP Garand collection....
Replies: 9
Views: 1551

Re: Jerry Miculek tours the CMP Garand collection....

For those without the bandwidth, Jerry was visiting CMP south and they are getting the Philippine Garands ready for sale. I know it was a set up for the interview but one the guy had on the workbench was an all-matching, Winchester, unissued, bore/breach measured 1+ There are collectors who would se...
by wecsoger
Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any Glock insiders here?
Replies: 12
Views: 1646

Re: Any Glock insiders here?

<Yawn> I like Glocks, carried one back when I wore the funny hat. (Gen 1, s#CZxxx) For me, Glocks ended at gen 3, I've seen nothing but lipstick since. But if it sells, it sells, so good for them. This will be interesting to watch for. And I'm sure the fanbois and media are already quivering.
by wecsoger
Wed Oct 09, 2019 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 9
Views: 1333

Re: Guess We're Going to See Some Fall Weather Finally

Yes, this one's coming in with enthusiasm. I have a co-worker, has a home office in Calgary Canada, he got nailed in the big storm two weeks ago. He was lamenting going from shirtsleeves to 12" of snow overnight. I'm in southwest Ohio, mid to end of October is when the weather starts falling ap...
by wecsoger
Sun Oct 06, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: putor crashed
Replies: 32
Views: 2291

Re: putor crashed

If the monitor is good, and you're not even getting the boot up splash screen...

I'm blaming the power supply, or the power supply connections.
by wecsoger
Sun Oct 06, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: putor crashed
Replies: 32
Views: 2291

Re: putor crashed

Power off, check/reseat all external cable connections Power on, are *any* of the indicator lights on? If no, major issues. If on, any beeps/boops coming from computer? If so, you need to verify that it's not the monitor that's bad. Also look for the hard drive indicator light to be blinking randoml...
by wecsoger
Sat Aug 31, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Done
Replies: 34
Views: 3924

Re: The Japanese, Pearl Harbor, and Their 3 Huge Mistakes

To shorten up an old military saying, the general's response is classic, he's looking at logistics.

In short, manpower, resources, and supplies.
by wecsoger
Wed Jul 17, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I think Sugar is going to be BIG
Replies: 15
Views: 1830

Re: I think Sugar is going to be BIG

That nose is a Great Pyr, what's behind it needs to grow up a little more. We have a pure-bred, shelter dog, year and eight months now. We've had him for six months, got him Jan 18 Most people know the G.P.'s are livestock protectors, but as pups, that can't be socialized with humans. That's how we ...
by wecsoger
Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Takedowns and others at Cabelas
Replies: 12
Views: 2147

Re: Takedowns and others at Cabelas

I've been to that Cabela's in Hamburg. It's one of the orginal ones, before they started building them like mini-box stores.

Beautiful area also.

Be nice to go by there shopping, but it's a bit of a drive from southwest Ohio.
by wecsoger
Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AR15A2
Replies: 11
Views: 2514

Re: AR15A2

To be persinickity, an A2 would be with carry handle, 20" heavy barrel and straight handguards...but who's counting Brownells has both a Colt and a DPMS upper with handle along with a C7 clone like the old M16A1 I've got the DPMS one and no problems with it. The uppers with rails are much, much...